AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
17,953 km
11,155 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
17,953 km
11,155 mi / 9,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
36°
northeast

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AAK DKR
Airport Name Buariki Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code AAK DKR
ICAO Code NGUK GOOY
City Buariki Dakar
Country Kiribati Senegal
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Dakar
Elevation 0 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 14.740000, -17.490000

Buariki (AAK) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 17,953 kilometers (11,155 miles / 9,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Buariki, it's 18:25 in Dakar. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buariki Airport (AAK) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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